Longines Vintage 1980svsGrand Seiko SBGX359
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Measurements
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Vintage 1980s
SBGX359
Diameter
32mm
33mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
39.7mm
Thickness
n/a
9.1mm
Water Resistance
n/a
100m
Movement
L150
Grand Seiko 9F51
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
1 specsReviews
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Owners celebrate the Longines Vintage 1980s for its fun dial and hands in unbelievable condition, a characteristic of the brand's well-executed vintage pieces. One owner notes slight misalignment on the minute lines relative to the applied gold markers and questions if the dial is a redial. The 32mm quartz watch was purchased for around $350 CAD in the 1980s. Overall, owners appreciate the Longines Vintage 1980s for its wearable vintage design and excellent dial condition.
The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm case, and the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial. It offers ±10 seconds per year accuracy and 100 meters of water resistance. The watch is priced at US$3,200, representing a $500 increase over previous 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its precise quartz movement and compact, well-finished case at its price point.
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